complete verse (Ezra 7:22)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Ezra 7:22:

  • Kupsabiny: “He should be given up to three thousand four hundred (3400) kilos of silver, twenty thousand (20,000) kilos of wheat, two thousand two hundred (2,200) liters of wine and two thousand two hundred (2200) liters of olive oil and salt that is not weighed/measured.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Give him up to 3,400 kilograms of silver, up to 10,000 kilograms of wheat, up to 2,000 liters of new wine, up to 2,000 liters of olive oil, and as much salt as he needs.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “You (plur.) (are) to-give him up-to 3,500 kilos of silver, 300 sacks of wheat, 550 gallons of wine, 550 gallons of olive oil, and whatever amount of salt that is needed.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “The most that you should give to him is 7,500 pounds/3,400 kg. of silver, 500 bushels of wheat, 550 gallons of wine, and 550 gallons of olive oil, but give to him all the salt that they need.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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